Head Of Strategy And Finance Job in Zolve Innovations

Position: Head of Strategy and Finance

Location: Bengaluru

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Zolve

Zolve is a cross-border neo-bank empowering global citizens, migrants, and nomads to access financial products and credit seamlessly across countries. By leveraging home-country credit scores, Zolve provides financial freedom to pursue ambitions without geographical constraints. Our offerings include checking accounts, credit cards, remittances, insurance, and loans.

As we expand across geographies, product lines, and customer segments, we are seeking a dynamic Head of Strategy and Finance to shape the company s financial vision and strategic roadmap.

Role Overview

The Head of Strategic Finance will operate at the intersection of finance, strategy, and operations, ensuring **capital efficiency, profitability, and data-driven growth**. This leadership role partners closely with founders and the executive team to balance immediate execution with long-term strategic initiatives in a fast-growing, global fintech environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead **budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling** to provide actionable insights for business decisions.
• Monitor **unit economics, ROI, and profitability** in collaboration with product, growth, and business teams.

Strategy & Business Leadership

• Lead strategic projects, including new product evaluations, **cross-border expansion, investments, and potential M&A opportunities**.
• Provide **data-driven recommendations** to guide operational and strategic initiatives.

Investor Relations & Governance

• Manage relationships with investors and provide clear, **insightful board reporting**.
• Translate complex financial data into coherent narratives for stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, mentor, and lead a **high-performing finance and strategy team**.
• Foster a culture of **analytical rigor, ownership, and collaboration** across functions.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure timely statutory, internal, and audit compliance across entities.
• Maintain operational agility while adhering to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Education:

• CA / CPA / MBA (preferably from a Tier-1 institute).

Experience:

• **10 15 years post-qualification** in strategic finance, FP&A, or similar roles.
• Experience in **fintech, cross-border banking, or high-growth startups** is highly desirable.
• Proven expertise in **financial leadership, strategic planning, capital management, and investor relations**.
• Hands-on experience with **fundraising, M&A, or cross-border financial operations** is a strong advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong **analytical, communication, and leadership skills**.
• Comfortable operating in a **fast-paced, cross-geography environment**.
• Ability to balance **long-term strategic vision with short-term execution demands**.